Alumni Advent Reflections - 2025
Every Sunday from Nov. 30 through Christmas, this year's Advent offering will give the SCU community a meaningful space for reflection rooted in the themes of the season.
The weekly reflections will be written by members of the Santa Clara family and focus on themes like hope, peace, joy, and love. Whether or not you are a Bronco of faith, the reflections will be written to invite reflection from your perspective. Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and happy reflecting!
First Sunday of Advent: Hope
Penned by AVP of Alumni Relations, Kathy Kale ’86, this reflection responds to the question: How can hope guide us personally and as a community during this Advent season?"
Kathy's Reflection on HopeSecond Sunday of Advent: Peace
Alumni Association Chaplain Art Liebscher, S.J. ’69 ponders: How can we cultivate inner and communal peace in our daily lives?
Read Fr. Art's Reflection
Third Sunday of Advent: Joy
SCU's Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, Shá Duncan Smith, aims to answer: How can we recognize and embrace moments of joy in our daily lives?
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love
Vice President for Mission and Ministry, Matt Carnes, S.J., M.Div ’03, reflects on how love can transform our relationships and our community.
